Lo que los fósiles nos enseñan sobre la Tierra (Investigating Fossils)

For thousands of years, militaries around the world were limited to male soldiers. However, throughout history, brave women have stepped out of the background and onto the battlefield. This biographical text covers the important women who’ve broken ground in the military. Famous historical figures such as Joan of Arc, Clara Barton, and Florence Nightingale are covered in depth, while the stories of modern-day heroes are presented to show how women are still affecting change on the front lines. A comprehensive timeline, fact boxes, and historical and modern images complete this...

Imagine traveling at half the speed of a jet plane without ever leaving the ground! Students will discover the technology that makes such speeds possible, from special tracks and safety precautions to aerodynamically designed trains. What are the limits to the speed of trains? What imposes those limits? Students also will read about the future of passenger train travel, from flying trains to trains that use huge magnets to levitate inches or centimeters off the track. Some trains safely reach speeds of more than 200 mph!

Students will develop their math skills while engaged in reading about Yosemite National Park. This book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach geometry concepts like calculating perimeter and area. Text features include a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to increase students’ vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, math charts and diagrams, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what...

For anyone who has always wanted to draw but has never known where to begin, this book demystifies all the techniques and processes of drawing and provides everything someone might need to begin drawing the world. It contains diagrams and exercises along with examples from some of the greatest artists in history, such as Picasso and Matisse, to teach the skills needed to draw like a professional.

Un nuevo formato para la serie middle grade de ciencia más divertida. Pachi y su papá científico vuelven con una serie de aventuras que surgen a partir de preguntas raras. ¿Es posible fabricar un gas desde cero?, ¿el agua salada pesa más que el agua dulce? Descubre las respuestas a estas superinterrogantes de la manera más divertida: ¡con experimentos! Y la mejor parte es que puedes convertir tu casa en un laboratorio con cosas que de seguro tienes en la despensa.